Apologies for the delay in posting this tribute but the craziness of Christmas and NYE steamrollered everything.

We found out our dear friend Jersey Chris had passed away while mid-show at the Fishmas Party (East) at The Lamb in Lewes. His best mate, Mr (Grant) Talibard, let us know, which was a shock as I had only found out he was ill the day before.

Chris was a lovely fella who loved a pint of cider and battle re-enactments and was a gentleman who always seemed to have a smile on his face.

He was the only witness apart from Grant and The Fish at the infamous w***ing bear incident at Jersey Zoo during our ill-fated tour of Jersey and Alderney (ill-fated in the fact that Lady Di had just died - we had a cracking time), which led on to the even more infamous Beatles trilogy.

It will be strange not seeing Chris at Glastonwick or The Star but he joins great company in the great bar upstairs (keep a seat for me). Our condolences to all his friends and family.